Leviticus
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18
Leviticus 19:18 (KJV) speaks to love for others, kindness, and forgiveness of others — words set in Leviticus, the Law's book of worship and holiness. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14
Common questions
What does Leviticus 19:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Leviticus 19:18 reads: "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD." The verse speaks to love for others, kindness, and forgiveness of others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Leviticus 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Leviticus 19:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD." is Leviticus 19:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Leviticus chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Leviticus 19:18?
Verses that sit beside Leviticus 19:18 include 1 Peter 4:8, Romans 13:10, and Mark 12:31. Reading them alongside Leviticus 19:18 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Leviticus 19:18?
Read Leviticus 19:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.